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How long does it take to make an injury compensation claim?
Crush Injury Claim : My finger got caught in the door at my office. Can I make a compensation claim for this?
Do I need a solicitor to make a personal injury claim?
Three Car Collision : I was in a three car collision last month at a junction in Dublin. Will I be able to claim compensation for my injuries?
Accident with Foreign Car : Can I receive injury compensation following an accident with a foreign car?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder : Can I claim compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder following a very serious car accident?
Brain Injury Compensation Claim : What sort of compensation can I expect for a brain injury following a car accident?
Proving Negligence : I hurt myself at work by slipping on the wet floor. I literally cracked my skull open, with blood everywhere and a fractured skull bone. What do I need to do to prove negligence?
Wrongful Death Family Member : Is it possible for family members to obtain compensation for a wrongful death?
Car Crash Stray Cow : I was injured in a car crash avoiding a stray cow on the road. Can I sue the owner of the cow for allowing it to stray onto the road?
Injured Passenger in Car Crash Where Car Driver was Drunk : Can a passenger receive injury compensation for a car crash when the driver is drunk?
What are my chances of claiming compensation for whiplash? : I was rear-ended by another car and now have a sore neck and other clear signs of whiplash. At the time, I only exchanged insurance details with the other driver. What are my chances of claiming compensation for whiplash?
The person responsible for my car accident is contesting responsibility : The person responsible for my car accident is contesting responsibility. Do I still need to submit my injury claim to the Injuries Board Ireland?
Work Deafness : My hearing is suffering because I work in a noisy environment. How bad does it have to get before I can claim compensation for work deafness?
Industrial Disease : I have recently been diagnosed with an industrial disease that was caused by the working conditions in a job I had many years ago. Am I still able to claim industrial disease compensation?
Construction Fall Claim : I injured my back in a construction fall at work however I have been informed that I may not be entitled to compensation because of my employment status. Is this true?
Work Back Pain : What do I need to do to claim work back pain compensation?
Restaurant Trip : I broke my wrist when I tripped on a loose step and fell coming out of a restaurant into the car park after a family meal. Am I still entitled to claim restaurant trip compensation even though I had left the restaurant?
Bicycle Crash : I used to cycle to work every day, but was involved in a bicycle crash and broke my leg. Now that my leg has started to heal, I have returned to work, but have to use public transport which is expensive and I wondered if I can include my travel expenses in my bicycle crash compensation claim?
Wrist Fracture Injury : I had a bad fall at work in which I suffered a wrist fracture injury and also sustained damage to the ligaments in my hand. Which injury should I claim compensation for?
Compensation for Construction Falls : What is the process for claiming compensation after construction falls?
Contaminated Blood : I have recently been diagnosed with a Hepatitis C infection which I believe I contracted through a contaminated blood transfusion many years ago. Can I still claim compensation after all this time?
Back Injury Compensation : How much back injury compensation will I receive after a car accident?
Work Dermatitis Compensation : I work in a hairdressing salon and have started to develop an itchy rash on my hands. My friend tells me that it is work dermatitis. What is work dermatitis and can I claim compensation for it?
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome : I have heard that Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome is classified as an industrial disease. How does it being an industrial disease affect my right to claim compensation?
Personal Injury Case : How is the value of compensation in a personal injury case determined?
Personal Injury Damages : The assessment I received from the Injuries Board Ireland for my personal injury damages is very low. Can I appeal against their assessment?
How Much Compensation for Whiplash : How much compensation for whiplash injuries can I expect to receive in a personal injury claim?
Office Injury Compensation : I am apprehensive about claiming compensation for an office injury because I think it will reflect badly on my future employment prospects. Am I right to be worried?
Slips in a Street : Who is responsible when you are injured from slips in the street?
Rail Accident : I suffered a whiplash injury when I was a passenger in a rail accident, but Iarnród Éireann denied liability when I made my application for compensation to the Injuries Board Ireland. What should I do?
Occupational Illness : Can I claim occupational illness compensation even when I no longer work for the company at which I acquired my condition?
Hearing Loss Injury Compensation : How do you prove negligence in a hearing loss injury compensation claim?
Burn Accident : My child had a burn accident at school when he was scalded by hot water in the showers after a games lesson. Is it possible to claim compensation for his injuries?
Failure to Diagnose : I have just been informed that I have breast cancer, and the tumour is at an advanced stage. I have regular mammograms and my radiologist believes that the tumour was missed in a previous examination. Can I claim compensation for the initial failure to diagnose my condition?
Brain Injury Settlement : How and why is the law changing for amounts of compensation awarded in a brain injury settlement?
Chiropractor Injury Compensation : How does one claim compensation for an injury caused by a chiropractor?
Burned at Work : Can I claim compensation if I have been burned at work due to the negligence of a colleague?
Shoulder Injury Compensation : Can I claim additional shoulder injury compensation if I am unable to drive?
Facial Scar Compensation : Is it true that women receive a higher settlement of facial scar compensation than men?
IKEA High Chair Injury Compensation : Can I claim compensation if my child is injured by an IKEA high chair?
Compensation for Tassimo Coffee Machine Burn : Can I claim compensation for Tassimo coffee machine burn? The plastic pot containing the coffee exploded while I was standing next to the Tassimo coffee machine and I was scalded on my arm which has now resulted in a scar.
Supermarket Injury Compensation : How do I prove that an accident was not my fault in a claim for supermarket injury compensation? I slipped on a greasy floor in the supermarket and broke my wrist, but the manager says that there was no hazard present?
Shopping Centre Injury Compensation : If I fell and fractured my kneecap due to rubbish left outside of a shop in a shopping centre, do I make a claim for shopping centre injury compensation against the shop that the rubbish was left outside of or the shopping centre management?
Compensation for an Accident in a Supermarket Car Park : Do I have a claim for compensation for an accident in a supermarket car park if the wheels of the trolley I was pushing back to my car got trapped in a drain and toppled over? I fell at the same time as the trolley and badly cut my head.
Slipped on a Grape in a Supermarket : I slipped on a grape in my local supermarket and fractured my elbow when I fell. Is it possible to claim compensation for my injuries over something so small?
Slipped on Dirty Floor in Supermarket: Tesco, Dunnes Stores, SuperValue, Superquinn : I slipped on a dirty floor in my local supermarket and damaged my coccyx when I fell. Is it possible to claim compensation for my injuries because the supermarket was not kept clean?
Slipped on a Wet Floor in a Supermarket : I slipped on a wet floor in my local supermarket and broke my hip when I fell. Is it possible to claim compensation for my injuries even though it was raining outside?
Injury Compensation for an Accident in a Supermarket : How do I claim injury compensation for an accident in a supermarket if the store in question denies they were at fault for an advertising display which collapsed onto my foot, breaking three bones?
Slipped on a Lettuce on the Floor in a Supermarket : I slipped on a lettuce on the floor in the supermarket and sprained my ankle as I fell. Is it possible to claim compensation for my ankle injury because the supermarket was not kept tidy?
Compensation for Slipping on Spilt Milk on the Floor in a Supermarket : I fell due to slipping on spilt milk on the floor in a supermarket and hurt my back. What do I need to do in order to claim compensation for having slipped on milk in a supermarket?
Compensation for a Shop Injury from Slipping and Falling : Am I entitled to compensation for a shop injury from slipping and falling? I tore the tendons in my thumb trying to break my fall and cannot currently work or drive.
Injury Compensation for Tripping and Falling on an Airplane : My friend believes that I am entitled to claim injury compensation for tripping and falling in an airplane after I sprained my wrist when I fell over a bag that was left in the aisle. Is this right and how much compensation for my airplane accident would I receive?
Scalded by Hot Tea on an Airplane : My hand was scalded by hot tea on an airplane because the lid on the cup I was given had not been put on properly. Does this entitle me to compensation from the airline company and is my claim sent to the Injuries Board?
Scalded by Hot Coffee on an Airplane : My hand was scalded by hot coffee on an airplane because the lid on the cup I was given had not been attached properly. Does this entitle me to claim compensation from the airline company and is my claim assessed by the Injuries Board?
Burned by a Hot Drink on an Airplane : My hand was burned by a hot drink on an airplane because the lid on the cup I was given had not been fastened properly. Does this entitle me to claim burn injury compensation from the airline company and do I have to go through the Injuries Board?
Shop Assistant Injury Compensation : I hurt my back at work because of lifting heavy boxes into the shop I work in but my manager says that I cannot claim shop assistant injury compensation because I am only 16 years old. Is that right?
Personal Injury at Work : How much compensation for a personal injury at work should I be entitled to if I fell down some wet stairs and broke my leg? I have been made an offer by my employer and do not know whether to accept it.
Tripped on Office Carpet Compensation : I would like to claim tripped on office carpet compensation after I fractured my wrist in a fall at work, but my employer says that I should have looked where I was going. What can I do?
Injury at Work Rights : How are my injury at work rights and my eligibility to claim compensation for a workplace accident affected if I was injured due to a colleague´s negligent actions?
Beat Knee Injury Compensation : I have a question about beat knee injury compensation. My mother worked as a cleaner for 25 years until she retired five years ago. She has just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee due to the work she did. Is it too late to claim compensation for a beat knee injury?
Weils Disease Compensation : Is there an upper limit to how much Weils Disease compensation you can claim? My husband contracted the illness while working on a farm and is going to need a lifetime of care because of his condition.
Broken Finger at Work Compensation : I made a claim for broken finger at work compensation after an accident for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a broken finger at work I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Manure Pit Accident Compensation : Am I entitled manure pit accident compensation if my husband died while working in a slurry pit due to asphyxiation?
Lifting Injury Compensation : I made a claim for lifting injury compensation after a heavy lifting accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a lifting injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Ligament Injury Compensation : I made a claim for ligament injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a ligament injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Tendon Injury Compensation : I made a claim for tendon injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a tendon injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Soft Tissue Injury Compensation : I made a claim for soft tissue injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a soft tissue injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Concussion Injury Compensation : I made a claim for concussion injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a concussion injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Footpath Injury Compensation : I made a claim for footpath injury compensation after I tripped on a footpath which had been left in a poor condition by workmen from the water company and fractured my wrist. The water company admitted liability for my injury, however the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a footpath injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Broken Finger Injury Compensation : I made a claim for broken finger injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a broken finger injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Broken Leg Injury Compensation : I made a claim for broken leg injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a broken leg injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Broken Femur Injury Compensation : I made a claim for broken femur injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a broken femur injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Knee Injury Compensation : I made a claim for knee injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a knee injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Broken Coccyx Compensation : I made a claim for broken coccyx compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a broken coccyx I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Torn Ankle Ligament Compensation : I made a claim for torn ankle ligament compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a torn ankle ligament I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Bruise Injury Compensation : I made a claim for bruise injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a bruise injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Dislocated Shoulder Injury Compensation : I made a claim for dislocated shoulder injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a dislocated shoulder injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Fractured Wrist Injury Compensation : I made a claim for fractured wrist injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a fractured wrist injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Rib Injury Compensation : I made a claim for rib injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a rib injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Jaw Injury Compensation : I made a claim for jaw injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a jaw injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Finger Tendon Injury Compensation : I made a claim for finger tendon injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a finger tendon injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Cut Finger Injury Compensation : I made a claim for cut finger injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a cut finger injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Herniated Disc Compensation : I made a claim for herniated disc compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a herniated disc I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Eye Injury Compensation : I made a claim for eye injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a eye injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Electric Shock Injury Compensation : I made a claim for electric shock injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a electric shock injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Fractured Humerous Injury Compensation : I made a claim for fractured humerous injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a fractured humerous injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Nerve Damage Injury Compensation : I made a claim for nerve damage injury compensation after an accident at work for which my employer admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a nerve damage injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Broken Nose Injury Compensation : I made a claim for broken nose injury compensation after walking into a glass door in a shop for which the shopkeeper admitted liability. However the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for a broken nose injury I should get seems low to me. Should I accept it?
Scaffolding Injury Compensation : I was injured at the building site on which I work when a board blew off from the scaffolding and broke my shoulder when it hit me. The site supervisor says that I will not be entitled to scaffolding injury compensation because I was self-employed and should claim off my own insurance. Is that right?
Welding Injury Compensation : I was injured at the factory at which I work when I was overcome with fumes from the plasma cutter I was using and burned my hand as I dropped the torch. My supervisor says that I may not be entitled to welding injury compensation because I failed to check for adequate ventilation before I started. Is that right?
Tractor Accident Compensation : Would an employee of mine be entitled to claim tractor accident compensation if he took a short cut to finish ploughing a field before poor weather blew in and rolled the tractor – breaking his arm in the process?
Compensation Claim for a Back Injury at Work : Would I be eligible to make a compensation claim for a back injury at work if I hurt my back falling down some damaged steps outside the office?
Hand Injury at Work Compensation : Am I entitled to claim hand injury at work compensation if I work in a hairdressers and have been diagnosed with contact dermatitis by my doctor?
Eyebrow Waxing Injury Compensation : Is it possible to claim eyebrow waxing injury compensation if I was burned during a waxing treatment and the burn has resulted in a visible scar?
Street Trip Injury Compensation : What do I have to send with my application form to the Injuries Board Ireland to justify a street trip injury compensation claim?
Special Damages : I have read your web site and understand what special damages are, but when I come to claim special damages on the Injuries Board application form there barely seems to be any space for details. What should I do?
Escalator Injury Compensation : I fell down an escalator in my local shopping centre when the escalator stopped suddenly for no reason at all. Quite a few people were hurt and I would like to know if it is possible to claim escalator injury compensation for my injuries.
Pothole Injury Compensation : I tripped on a pothole as I was crossing the street and strained my thumb when I tried to break my fall. I did not get the contact details of anybody who saw my accident and wonder if it is still possible to claim pothole injury compensation.
Compensation for Bed Bug Bites in a Hotel : Is it possible to claim compensation for bed bug bites in a hotel? I recently stayed in a hotel with an infestation of bed bugs and had a severe reaction after being bitten more than 60 times in the night.
Factory Trip Compensation : Can I claim factory trip injury compensation after tripping over a box left in a doorway by a delivery company? My manager told me I cannot claim compensation against the factory as it was nothing to do with them.
Compensation for Chemical Injury at Work : Can I claim compensation for chemical injury at work for eye damage caused by chemicals at work? Our first aid station did not have an eye wash and my doctor told me that prompt treatment could have saved my vision.
Work Equipment Injury Compensation : Can I claim work equipment injury compensation if I am receiving sick pay from my employer?
Defective Equipment At Work Compensation : I have been diagnosed with tinnitus and want to claim defective equipment injury compensation as I wear ear defenders at work but I have still suffered hearing problems. Is this possible and what should I do next?
Inadequate Protection Injury Compensation : Can I claim inadequate protection injury compensation for burns to my hands due to poor quality protective gloves? My employer told me I cannot claim personal injury compensation as safety equipment was provided.
Work Injury Due to Lack of Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment : I suffered a work injury due to a lack of appropriate personal protective equipment and I want to make a claim against my employer for personal injury compensation. How do I go about taking legal action to recover compensation?
Factory Slip Compensation : My manager told me that I am unlikely to be able to claim factory slip compensation as I did not seek medical treatment for a week. I have now been diagnosed with whiplash injuries and need to recover loss of earnings. Is it still this possible?
Factory Fall Compensation Claim : I have been offered a settlement of factory fall injury compensation after breaking both legs when a walkway collapsed. How can I tell if I have received a fair offer?
Work Chair Injury Compensation : How can I calculate how much work chair injury compensation I can claim for fracturing my wrist and damaging the muscles in my shoulder?
Compensation for Gassing Injury in a Factory : Should I use a solicitor to claim compensation for a gassing injury in a factory? I was exposed to chlorine gas at work and my doctor has told me I have developed irritant induced asthma as a result of breathing in the gas.
Compensation for Injuries from a Work Spillage : I am concerned about claiming compensation for injuries from work spillage as I do not want to lose my job. My employer has told me that he cannot afford to pay a claim for compensation and I should think very carefully before submitting a claim. What should I do?
Compensation for Toxic Gas Exposure in a Factory : Can I claim compensation for toxic gas exposure in a factory after breathing in hydrogen sulphide gas? I am required to work with the gas in the laboratory in our factory and I am now suffering from persistent bronchitis.
Compensation for Needle Stick Injuries at Work : Can I claim compensation for needle stick injuries at work after contracting hepatitis B from a discarded hypodermic needle? I have been also diagnosed with PTSD. Can this also be included in a needle stick injury claim?
Compensation for Lifting Injuries at Work : My manager has told me that I cannot claim back injury compensation for lifting injuries at work as I had a pre-existing back condition is this correct?
Injury Compensation for Lifting Heavy Equipment at Work : Can a claim injury compensation for lifting heavy equipment at work to cover loss of earnings? I have been off work without sick pay for three months and I have lost my monthly wage as well as the opportunity to earn overtime. What else can I claim?
Compensation for a Gas Injury at Work : Will I need to go to court in order to claim compensation for a gas injury at work?
Compensation for Lighting Injuries at Work : Is it possible to claim compensation for lighting injuries at work for a fall in the office car park? There is poor lighting on the stairs and I fell and fractured my ankle. My boss told me that the car park is not his responsibility and I cannot claim compensation.
Maintenance Work Injury Compensation : Is it possible to claim maintenance work injury compensation to recover medical expenses and lost earnings? Can my employer terminate my employment for making a claim for maintenance work injury compensation?
Mesothelioma Cancer Compensation : My father has recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer due to being exposed to asbestos in a factory he worked at thirty years ago. The company for who he worked is no longer in business, so is it still possible to claim mesothelioma cancer compensation?
Asbestos Lung Cancer at Work Compensation : Please could you tell me how I can claim asbestos lung cancer at work compensation if the company at which I was exposed to asbestos is no longer in existence?
Pleural Thickening Compensation Claims : I was recently diagnosed with diffuse pleural thickening which is due to exposure to asbestos. I am worried that my condition may deteriorate into mesothelioma cancer and want to know if it is possible to include future illnesses in pleural thickening compensation claims.
Compensation for Severe Burns : I would like to know if my son can claim compensation for severe burns at work. He was electrocuted by a machine which should have been isolated from the power supply before he serviced it and he is finding it difficult to manage on the sick pay he receives.
Paralysis Injury Compensation Claims : My wife was paralysed in a car accident and we have received conflicting advice about making paralysis injury compensation claims. Some people say we have to apply to the Injuries Board Ireland for compensation, others say we do not need to. Please tell us what is right.
Loss of Limb Compensation : My husband lost his arm in an accident on a farm and has been offered 145,000 Euros in loss of limb compensation by his employer´s insurance company. They say this is the upper limit that is published in the Book of Quantum and we will not get any more. Should we accept it?
Compensation for Amputations : How much compensation for amputations should accident victims get? I looked up the Book of Quantum after losing a hand in a work accident and it says “up to 142,000 Euros”. I am 25 years old and that amount of compensation for amputations would not cover my salary for six years. Is this right?
Hit and Run Accident Compensation : How do I claim hit and run accident compensation if the Injuries Board Ireland want to know on their application form the registration number of the car that hit me and the insurance company of the driver?
Three Car Collision Accident Compensation : I have been told that there is no point making a three car collision accident compensation claim to the Injuries Board Ireland as they will only reject my application and tell me to seek compensation for a three car collision accident in court. Is this right?
Power Tool Accident Compensation Claims : My employer says that I am not eligible to make power tool accident compensation claims for an injury I got from a drill because I was using it incorrectly. Is he right?
Air Crash Compensation Claims : My son was injured in France when a plane he was in crash landed in Lyon. Does he have to go back to France to make air crash compensation claims or can they be made in Ireland?
Compensation for Ladder Injuries at Work : How do I prove my employer´s negligence if I want to make claims for compensation for ladder injuries at work?
Nurse Work Injury Compensation : I hurt my back lifting a heavy patient on the ward but my manager insists I am not entitled to nurse work injury compensation because lifting heavy patients is a task I accept as part of my job irrespective of the risk to my health. Is she right?
Compensation for an Injury in an Accident in a Shop : Is it possible to claim compensation for an injury in an accident in a shop if the shop has since closed?
Compensation for Acoustic Shock Injuries : Is it possible to claim compensation for acoustic shock injuries caused by faulty telephone headsets at work? What do I need to do in order to make a claim?
Compensation for Roof Injuries at Work : Can compensation for roof injuries at work be claimed for a scaffolding collapse if another employee was entirely to blame for the accident?
Compensation for Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome : Can I claim compensation for Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome after breathing in chlorine gas at work? How much will my RADS compensation claim be worth?
Compensation for Fall from Height at Work : I need to claim compensation for a fall from height at work to recover lost earnings and medical expenses. How long will it take to receive compensation for a work fall, as I desperately need the money?
Fragile Roof Fall Injury Compensation : When is it possible to claim fragile roof fall injury compensation against an employer? I want to make a claim but my employer believes that he is not liable for my injuries.
Falling Object Injury Compensation : Can I claim falling object injury compensation for concussion and bruising to my head after a bottle fell off a supermarket shelf? I must also have injured my wrist when I fell and it has just started to become painful. Can this be included in my claim?
Forklift Injury Compensation : Can I claim forklift injury compensation for an accident caused by an uneven floor? My employer claims that the accident was my fault because I was driving too fast. I have not had any training but I thought I was driving at an appropriate speed.
Forklift Truck Injury Compensation : I injured my back driving a forklift truck at work but I am not sure if I am eligible to claim forklift truck injury compensation as I was not involved in an accident. Is it possible to claim for a repetitive strain injury due driving a forklift truck over rough ground?
Compensation for Being Injured by an Overturned Forklift Truck : Can compensation for being injured by an overturned forklift truck be claimed against an employer for lifting excessive loads? I broke my collarbone when my forklift truck overturned after becoming unstable lifting a heavy load.
Hit by Item Falling from Forklift Truck : I was hit by an item falling from a forklift truck being driven by a delivery company driver. My boss has told me that I should be able to claim compensation for broken bones in my toes against the delivery company. Is this correct?
Machinery Injury Compensation : I have received an offer of 100,000 Euros as machinery injury compensation from my employer’s insurance company. I lost my right arm in a machinery accident at work. Should I accept this offer? Is it fair?
Warehouse Injury Compensation : My employer has told me that I cannot claim warehouse injury compensation as I injured my back when lifting using an incorrect technique. However I have not been told how to lift properly as I missed the training through illness. Does this mean I cannot claim for my back injury?
Pallet Truck Accidents : My employer has told me it is not possible to make claims for pallet truck accidents if there are no witnesses to confirm how the accident happened. Is this true?
Occupational Dermatitis Compensation : Is it possible to claim occupational dermatitis compensation against my employer? The skin on my hands is broken and my hands bleed. It is so bad I can’t work and I’m even embarrassed to leave the house. Will it be worthwhile making a claim?
Pneumoconiosis Compensation : Is it possible to claim pneumoconiosis compensation against a previous employer? My doctor has told me that I most likely contracted pneumoconiosis from breathing in coal dust, but I have been retired for 5 years.
Silicosis Compensation : My employer has told me that I am unlikely to receive any silicosis compensation as I am a smoker. Will it be worthwhile making a claim for silicosis compensation and will a claim even be possible?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Compensation : I want to know if I can claim chronic obstructive pulmonary disease compensation, as I believe I contracted COPD in the workplace after years of inhalation of coal dust. How can I prove I contracted the disease at work?
Occupational Bronchitis Compensation : I read an article on the internet that informed me I may be able to claim occupational bronchitis compensation against my employer. My doctor has told me the use of chemicals at work such as ammonia may have caused my bronchitis. How can I tell if I am eligible to claim?
Occupational Asthma Compensation : I have just found out that grain and flour can cause asthma and I want to find out if I can make an occupational asthma claim. I work as a baker and developed asthma last year, but there is no family history. What should I do?
Compensation for Occupational Asthma : I am considering claiming compensation for occupational asthma, but my condition has not prevented me from going to work as with other people in my department. Does this mean I cannot claim compensation for occupational asthma?
Occupational Emphysema Compensation : I have read that I only have two years to claim occupational emphysema compensation, but my doctor has told me that I have had the condition for a number of years. Does this mean I cannot claim compensation for occupational emphysema?
Knee Bursitis Compensation : I developed chronic knee bursitis from laying carpet and want to claim knee bursitis compensation against my employer. However, he told me that I should have bought a pair of knee pads if I wanted to protect my knees. Will I be able to claim?
Beat Knee Compensation : My employer has told me that I cannot claim beat knee compensation as kneeling was an unavoidable part of the job and knee injuries are to be expected. Does this mean I cannot claim compensation for beat knee?
Compensation for Work Related Ailment : I want to claim compensation for work related ailment. I reported wrist pain in my employer’s Accident book and asked to have my workstation changed on numerous occasions. Nothing has been done and the pain is now so bad I cannot work. What is the next step?
Work Rash Compensation : I told my employer I want to claim work rash compensation and he just laughed and said there was no such thing. My work rash is really painful and sore and I have not been able to sleep properly and I have had it for over two weeks. Can I make a claim?
Compensation for Work Illness : What are the criteria for claiming compensation for a work illness? I am certain that I contracted salmonella at work as I was not the only employee to be off work after eating at the staff canteen.
Compensation for Injuries Caused by Nails and Splinters on a Wooden Pallet : Is it possible to claim compensation for injuries caused by nails and splinters on a wooden pallet? Someone put a wooden pallet on the floor behind me and I fell over it. I got numerous splinters and suffered a cut on my leg from a nail in the pallet.
Compensation for an Injury by Box Cutters at Work : Can compensation for an injury by box cutters at work include being accidentally stabbed by a colleague? We use knives as box cutters and a colleague slipped while opening a box and stabbed me in the thigh.
Compensation for Injury by Falling Stock Incorrectly Stacked in a Warehouse : What must I do in order to claim compensation for injury by falling stock incorrectly stacked in warehouse? A pot of paint fell from a high shelf in the warehouse and broke my collarbone. I am now back at work and the paint is still incorrectly stacked.
Compensation for Slipping on Spilled Liquid in a Warehouse : Can I claim compensation for slipping on spilled liquid in a warehouse for a muscle injury or is compensation for slipping at work only awarded for more serious injuries? The spillage should have been cleaned up quickly and I think I should be entitled to compensation.
Injured by Stock Falling from Shelves in a Warehouse : I was injured by stock falling from shelves in a warehouse when a shelf was hit by a forklift truck. My employer has told me that I cannot claim compensation as I only have a temporary contract. Is this correct?
Manual Handling Injury in a Warehouse : Will I need to go to court in order to get compensation for a manual handling injury in a warehouse?
Loading Dock Injury Compensation : I need to claim loading dock injury compensation for being crushed by a pallet which fell from a delivery lorry. However, my employer claims it was the delivery company’s fault and the delivery company blame my employer. What should I do?
Claim against a Consultant Doctor : Am I too late to make a claim against a consultant doctor if my son´s paediatrician misdiagnosed him with epilepsy four years ago?
Compensation for a Cosmetic Surgery Error : I have a visible scar beneath my right eye after surgery for eye bag removal. Is this sufficient to claim compensation for a cosmetic surgery error?
GP Negligence Compensation Claim : If I want to make a GP negligence compensation claim, do I have to use a solicitor?
Surgeon Negligence Compensation : How do I make a claim for surgeon negligence compensation if the Injuries Board do not accept assessments for medical negligence?
Unnecessary Surgery Compensation : I underwent surgery for a carpal tunnel syndrome one month after the diagnosis was first made. Now I discover the injury would have healed itself with rest and support. Can I make a claim for unnecessary surgery compensation?
Gynaecologist Compensation : Is it too late to make a claim against a gynaecologist for compensation if I have just found out that I am unable to have any more children because of a procedure I underwent several years ago?
Anaesthesia Error Compensation : How do I make a claim for anaesthesia error compensation if I was not fully anaesthetised during a general procedure?
Childbirth Medical Negligence Compensation : Have I left it too long to claim childbirth medical negligence compensation for an Erb´s Palsy injury my son suffered at birth if he is already two years old?
Compensation for Negligence in Patient Follow Up : Is it possible to claim compensation for negligence in patient follow up if I have been waiting more than four months for a follow up appointment from the hospital?
Difficult Birth Medical Negligence Compensation : I understand that children can claim compensation for difficult birth medical negligence when they have sustained an avoidable injury during the delivery process, but what about the mother if she sustains an avoidable injury?
Failure to Diagnose Cancer Compensation : My doctor recently diagnosed me with cancer but said that tests show the disease should have been discovered six months ago. If I am not yet in pain from the disease can I still claim failure to diagnose cancer compensation?
Misdiagnosis of Stroke Compensation : I have been researching misdiagnosis of stroke compensation on behalf of my wife and cannot find where in the Book of Quantum it says how much compensation for the misdiagnosis of a stroke she should receive. Can you help?
Misdiagnosis of Diabetes Compensation : Is it possible to claim misdiagnosis of diabetes compensation if you were originally diagnosed with diabetes and later told you did not have it?
Failure to Recognise Meningitis Compensation : How do I claim failure to recognise meningitis compensation if my son suffered brain damage due a misdiagnosis of his symptoms?
Failure to Diagnose Appendicitis Compensation : Is it true that if I want to claim failure to diagnose appendicitis compensation I have to go to court or can I make an application for assessment of my claim to the Injuries Board?
Compensation for Medication Errors : I found out by looking on the Internet that I have been taking the wrong tablets for a thyroid disorder for more than three months. Can I claim compensation for medication errors against my doctor?
Medical Procedure Errors Compensation : How is compensation for a claimant´s “loss of amenity” applied in claims for medical procedure errors compensation?
Compensation for Being Given the Wrong Medicine : Is it possible to claim compensation for being given the wrong medicine and, if so, do I make them against the pharmacist or my doctor?
Prescribed Wrong Medicine Compensation : Do I need a solicitor to claim prescribed wrong medicine compensation or should I apply for compensation for being prescribed the wrong medicine to the Injuries Board?
Child Brain Injury Compensation : My daughter suffered from a lack of oxygen during her delivery and now has irreversible brain damage. How can I prove that her birth was mismanaged so that I will be able to claim child brain injury compensation?
Still Birth Death Compensation : Is it possible to claim still birth death compensation in Ireland for the significant grief my wife experienced when our child was stillborn?
Miscarriage Compensation : Are there any circumstances in which it would be possible to claim miscarriage compensation in Ireland?
Surgery Infection Compensation Claim : My husband developed an infection after a procedure at our local hospital which kept him from working for three months. Is it possible to make a surgery infection compensation claim against the hospital to recover his lost wages?
Doctor Misdiagnosis Compensation : Can I make a claim for doctor misdiagnosis compensation because my doctor failed to recognise the symptoms of pneumonia and diagnosed me with a heavy cold?
Misdiagnosis of Asthma Compensation : I would like to make a misdiagnosis of asthma compensation claim against my doctor who diagnosed my daughter with asthma when she only had a viral infection. Since my daughter has been using an inhaler she becomes frequently anxious and suffers a lot from headaches.
Misdiagnosis of Lymphoma Compensation : I have been told that it is possible to claim misdiagnosis of Lymphoma compensation when symptoms of the disease have been missed by a doctor. My mother has now been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, but visited a doctor with symptoms six months ago. Is she eligible to claim compensation for the misdiagnosis of Lymphoma?
Compensation for an Infection after an Operation : I contracted an infection after I underwent a surgical procedure last year, but was told that I may not be entitled to claim compensation for an infection after an operation. Is that possible, because I did not go into hospital with the infection?
Osteosarcoma Misdiagnosis Compensation : I have been told that my son cannot make a claim for osteosarcoma misdiagnosis compensation until he is eighteen years old, but if we received the compensation now it would enable us to provide him with better treatment. Is this possible?
Wrong Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Compensation : How much wrong diagnosis of breast cancer compensation am I likely to get if I make a claim for the unnecessary removal of breast tissue?
Miscarriage Misdiagnosis Compensation : Is it possible to claim for miscarriage misdiagnosis compensation if I was told my baby had died and prescribed Cytotec, but did not take it and my baby survived?
Kidney Stones Misdiagnosis Compensation : Can my father claim kidney stones misdiagnosis compensation after suffering in pain for many months due to being told he had a urinary tract infection?
Glomus Tumour Subungual Misdiagnosis Compensation : Is it possible to make a claim for glomus tumour subungual misdiagnosis compensation even though the tumour turned out to be benign when my condition was correctly diagnosed after six weeks?
Follicular Lymphoma Wrong Diagnosis Compensation : Can I make a claim for follicular lymphoma wrong diagnosis compensation if it has been more than two years since the original misdiagnosis?
Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis Compensation : How long does it take to make a claim for lung cancer misdiagnosis compensation?
Septicaemia Misdiagnosis Compensation : If we believe that our doctor should have recognised the symptoms of septicaemia in time to save our daughter´s life last year, are we still in time to make a claim for septicaemia misdiagnosis compensation?
Pulmonary Embolism Misdiagnosis Compensation : My husband suffered a pulmonary embolism and died while he was in hospital and I would like to know if I will be entitled to claim pulmonary embolism misdiagnosis compensation because his condition was not diagnosed in time to save him.
Compensation Claims for the Misdiagnosis of Terminal Lung Cancer : Is it possible to make compensation claims for the misdiagnosis of terminal lung cancer when you have been told that you have just a few months to live and a year later informed that it had all been a mistake?
Thyroid Cancer Misdiagnosis Compensation Claims : Why will the Injuries Board Ireland not assess thyroid cancer misdiagnosis compensation claims when the error in diagnosis was due to a technical mistake?
Colon Cancer Misdiagnosis Compensation Claims : If I had to undergo chemotherapy due a delay in correctly diagnosing colorectal cancer, does this entitle me to make colon cancer misdiagnosis compensation claims?
Embolism Misdiagnosis Compensation Claim : Can an embolism misdiagnosis compensation claim be made for a serious delay in diagnosis, even though the embolism was effectively treated in hospital? Does a serious injury have to have been sustained before it is possible to claim compensation for the misdiagnosis of an embolism?
Compensation for Hysterectomy Complications : Under what circumstances is it possible to claim compensation for hysterectomy complications?
Chromium Related Illness Compensation Claims : Why are chromium related illness compensation claims due to recalled metal-on-metal hip replacements rejected by the Injuries Board when liability has already been admitted?
Tinnitus Compensation Claims : Can employees make tinnitus compensation claims when an employer has provided ear protectors which are faulty? I complained to my employer many times about how my hearing was being damaged, but he just told me to get on with my job and stop moaning.
Colophony Asthma Compensation Claims : I have recently been diagnosed with colophony induced asthma and am unsure if I qualify to make colophony asthma compensation claims against my employer.
Compensation for Swabs left in a Patient : It is possible for me to claim compensation for swabs left in a patient after a surgical procedure if I developed an infection due to a medical practitioner´s negligence? If so, how much would I get?
Compensation for Laser Eye Surgery Errors : Will I have to go to court to recover compensation for laser eye surgery errors after I developed night vision problems which will need revision surgery to correct?
Compensation for a Wrong Tooth Extraction : How much compensation for a wrong tooth extraction might I get if it can be proved that my dentist took out a perfectly healthy tooth?
Compensation for a Dentist taking out the Wrong Tooth : Is it true that a woman will get more compensation for a dentist taking out the wrong tooth than a man would get?
Burned While Working in the Kitchen : I was burned while working in the kitchen on work experience. My mum wants me to claim burn injury compensation as she wants me to get the best treatment which is expensive. I don’t know what to do, can you help?
Restaurant Cook Burn Injury Compensation : I want to find out if I can claim restaurant cook burn injury compensation for severe burns from a faulty fryer. The thermostat was broken and the oil was too hot, causing it to boil over and burn my hands and face when I lowered chips into it.
School Cook Burn Injury Compensation : Is there any guarantee that I will receive school cook burn injury compensation? I do not want to take legal action if I will not be awarded any personal injury compensation.
Supermarket Employee Work Injury Compensation : I dislocated my shoulder when I slipped and fell on spilled liquid in the warehouse, but I was told that I cannot claim supermarket employee work injury compensation as I am entitled to full sick pay. Is this correct?
Compensation for a Syringe Injury at Work : Can compensation for a syringe injury at work include damages for anxiety and depression? My wife has suffered severe psychological stress from the fear of contracting HIV due to a syringe injury at work. She has also been sick due to the prophylactic medication.
Nurse Back Injury Compensation : Can I claim nurse back injury compensation against my employer for failing to provide a mechanical hoist to lift patients? I slipped a disc helping a patient get back into bed when no colleagues were available to help as we are very short staffed.
Nurse Slip Injury Compensation : Can I claim nurse slip injury compensation for ankle ligament damage due to a fall on a wet vinyl floor in a hospital? My manager said that the floor was being cleaned and I should have seen the cleaners and taken action to avoid the wet floor.
Compensation for a Nurse Assaulted at Work by a Patient : I read that it is possible to make a claim for compensation for a nurse assaulted at work by a patient. I was assaulted by a patient at work and suffered a broken nose and fractured jaw and want to know how I can make a claim.
Nurse Fall Injury Compensation : Can I claim nurse fall injury compensation for breaking my arm when my canteen chair broke? I also burned by face when I spilled my coffee. Can this be included in my claim for nurse fall injury compensation?
Injury Compensation for a Nurse Tripping in a Hospital : Can injury compensation for a nurse tripping in a hospital be claimed against an independent contractor, or must trip injury claims be made against an employer’s insurance policy? I tripped over an extension cable being used by a workman.
Nursery Assistant Injury Compensation : I want to claim nursery assistant injury compensation for a fractured pelvis after slipping and falling on water from a leaking radiator, but the nursery has no money. How will this affect my compensation claim?
Restaurant Waiter Injury Compensation : Can I claim restaurant waiter injury compensation for a scalding injury? The head chef tripped on the uneven kitchen floor and dropped a pot of boiling stock which severely scalded my legs.
Tesco Work Injury Compensation : How long will it take me to get paid Tesco work injury compensation, and how much am I likely to receive for breaking a bone in my finger?
Compensation for an Injury Sustained Working in Tesco : I want to claim compensation for an injury sustained working in Tesco, but my manager has told me that the accident was not the fault of Tesco. The accident was due to a damaged floor surface in my opinion. Can I make a claim?
Injury Compensation for Tesco Employees : Does injury compensation for Tesco employees need to involve court action? I have read about two Tesco claims and both were taken to court to be decided?
Roofer Injury Compensation : I was seriously injured in a fall at work and want to claim roofer injury compensation. My employer was sympathetic but told me I cannot claim compensation as I should have worn a safety harness, but he did not provide me with one. Can I make a claim?
Compensation for a Hand Injury in a Letter Box : I am a postman and I want to claim compensation for a hand injury in a letter box. I severely cut a finger on a sharp edge of a metal letter box and could have totally severed my finger. Can I claim compensation from my employer?
Compensation for a Carpenter Injury at Work : I have received an offer of €30,000 compensation for a carpenter injury at work for a fall from a roof where I fractured my pelvis. Will I get more compensation if I claim for my carpenter injury?
Bin Man Injury Compensation : Is it possible to claim bin man injury compensation for loss of hearing from working in a noisy environment. I have worked for 20 years as a bin man and my doctor told me my hearing loss was most likely caused by noise at work.
Security Guard Injury Compensation : Can I claim security guard injury compensation for an assault at work while trying to apprehend a burglar, or are injuries to be expected as part of the job?
Compensation for Tripping Over Cables in an Office : I wanted to claim compensation for tripping over cables in an office for a broken wrist, but my manager has told me that it is not possible as the cables were taped to the floor. Is this correct?
Compensation for Falling Over an Extension Cord in an Office : I was told by a colleague that if I claim compensation for falling over an extension cord in an office I will be sacked. However, it was a genuine accident and I sustained a serious back injury. Can my employment be terminated for claiming? What should I do?
Compensation for Electric Shocks Caused by Faulty Equipment at Work : Can I claim compensation for being electrocuted by office equipment due to faulty wiring in an electric fan? When I gripped the fan to move it I was electrocuted. I have not been able to work since and I am in constant pain from nerve and muscle damage.
: Is it possible to claim compensation for electric shocks caused by faulty equipment at work?
Faulty Office Chair Injury Compensation : The office chair broke causing me to fall and injure myself. Can I claim faulty office chair injury compensation against my employer?
Compensation for Being Injured by a Collapsed Chair in an Office : Can I claim compensation for being injured by a collapsed chair in an office? My manager bought cheap chairs and mine collapsed causing me to injure my back.
Compensation for a Back Injury Lifting a Heavy Box at Work : Can compensation for a back injury lifting a heavy box at work be claimed if manual handling of boxes is in my job description?
Slipped on Improperly Signed Wet Floors : I slipped on improperly signed wet floors at work and have been told I cannot make a claim. A warning sign was stuck to the office door, but the door was open and I didn’t see it. Surely this cannot prevent me from claiming compensation?
Office Injury on a Wet Floor Due to no Cleaning Sign : I sustained an office injury on a wet floor due to no cleaning sign being used. I slipped and broke my wrist but my manager has told me I cannot claim as I should have seen the cleaner and taken extra care. Is this correct?
Injured Tripping Over Books in an Office : I was injured tripping over books in an office and I want to claim personal injury compensation. How much am I likely to receive for breaking two teeth when I fell?
Compensation for Tripping on Steps in an Office : Is it possible to claim compensation for tripping on steps in an office? Our office steps are very steep and narrow, and many complaints have been made about them by staff in the past. I took extra care as always, but tripped and broke my jaw when I fell.
Compensation for Slipping on Tea or Coffee in an Office : I slipped on spilt coffee in the office kitchen and twisted my ankle as I fell; however I was told by my employer that I cannot claim compensation for slipping on tea or coffee in an office. Is this correct?
Compensation for Slipping in Office Kitchens : Can I claim compensation for slipping in the office kitchens if my shift had finished? My boss said I should not have been in the kitchen after my shift and therefore cannot claim.
Compensation for Slipping in Office Toilets : My employer told me I cannot claim compensation for slipping in the office toilets as no one witnessed the accident. Is this correct?
Injured on a Wet Floor in an Office : I was injured on a wet floor in an office when a colleague slipped and knocked me over. I severely sprained my ankle and injured my shoulder when I fell over. Do I claim compensation against her or my employer?
Compensation for Slippery Office Floor Accidents : I was told that compensation for slippery office floor accidents can only be claimed if an injury resulted in time off work for more than 3 days. I broke two fingers but returned to work the next day. Can I still make a claim?
What is Third Party Capture? : I have seen several references to third party capture on your web site. Please could you explain what is third party capture and how it might affect my injury compensation claim?
Compensation for Spills on Office Floor Accidents : When is it possible to claim compensation for spills on office floor accidents?
Spills on Office Stair Accidents : How long does it take to recover compensation for spills on office stair accidents?
Fell Down on Wet Stairs in an Office : I fell down on wet stairs in an office and want to claim compensation for breaking my ankle; however my employer said that I cannot claim as the floor was wet because it had been raining outside and it was not his fault. Is this true?
Tripped and Fell on a Worn Carpet in an Office : I tripped and fell on a worn carpet in an office and fractured my kneecap. Can I claim compensation against my employer’s insurance?
Tripped and Fell on a Worn Tile in an Office : I tripped and fell on a worn tile in an office while making a delivery of stationary and broke my nose and two teeth. I have received an offer of compensation from the insurance company for 10,000 Euros. Should I accept this offer?
Injured in an Accident at Work Due To a Faulty Door : I was injured in an accident at work due to a faulty door which slammed shut on my fingers. The door closed with tremendous force and amputated the end of one finger and crushed two others. Can I claim compensation?
Injured in an Accident at Work Due to a Faulty Window : I was injured in an accident at work due to a faulty window. A sash window dropped and crushed my hand. Are there any procedures I must follow before I can claim compensation?
Compensation for Falling Down Poorly Lit Stairs in an Office : Is it possible to claim compensation for falling down poorly lit stairs in an office? The lift was out of order and I had to take the stairs. The lighting was terrible and I slipped and fell down the stairs and broke my ankle.
Tripped on a Loose Carpet in the Office : I tripped on a loose carpet in the office and fell and fractured my wrist and want to know if I can claim compensation. My employer said that there was no money to fix the carpet on many occasions. Does this mean there will be no money available to pay compensation?
Tripped and Fell in an Office Reception Area : I tripped and fell in an office reception area while delivering a parcel. The doormat was curled at the edge and I tripped and dislocated my shoulder. Can I make a claim for trip injury compensation?
Office Lifting Injury Compensation : Can I claim office lifting injury compensation for a serious back injury sustained when I was moving office chairs and desks for a staff meeting? I have been in tremendous pain and have not been able to work since the accident.
Office Trip Injury Compensation : When is it possible to claim office trip injury compensation? How can I tell if I am eligible to claim for my injuries?
Office Slip Injury Compensation : Can you explain the claim process for recovering office slip injury compensation? It is not something that I have ever considered doing and I know nothing about the claims process.
Office Fall Injury Compensation : I want to claim office fall injury compensation but I am worried about filing a claim against my boss. He has already been bullying me to try to prevent me from making a claim. What should I do?
Factory Worker Injury Compensation Claims : How long does it take factory worker injury compensation claims to be resolved? I need to claim compensation to recover lost earnings and medical expenses and I desperately need the money.
Compensation for an Injury Caused by a Machine Guard in a Factory : Can I claim compensation for an injury caused by a machine guard in a factory? The machine guard gave way and I caught my hand in a belt drive and lost two fingers.
Compensation for Death in a Factory : My friends have told me I should claim compensation for death in a factory against my husband’s employer. What do I need to do? Should I make an accidental death compensation claim immediately?
Compensation for Tripping and Falling Over an Electrical Extension Cord in a Factory : Is it possible to claim compensation for tripping and falling over an electrical extension cord in a factory? My employer said I cannot claim for this type of accident. Is that true?
Compensation for Cutting Hand in a Factory : I want to claim compensation for cutting a hand in a factory. Should I use a solicitor to pursue the claim or make the claim directly through the Injuries Board?
Slipped on Food on the Floor in a Restaurant : I slipped on food on the floor in a restaurant and broke my ankle. Is there any benefit to using a solicitor to pursue a claim for compensation?
Claim Compensation for Slipping on a Wet Floor in McDonalds : I want to claim compensation for slipping on a wet floor in McDonalds. How do I go about making a McDonalds compensation claim for the accident? Do I just have to submit a form to the Injuries Board?
Compensation for Slipping on a Spilled Drink in McDonalds : Is it possible to claim compensation for slipping on a spilled drink in McDonalds? I slipped on coffee which was spilt on the top of the steps, but didn’t see it as I was looking for a table.
Compensation for Slipping on a Wet Floor in a Fast Food Restaurant : Can I claim compensation for slipping on a wet floor in a fast food restaurant and breaking my ankle if the floor was wet because it had been raining? The restaurant manager said the accident was not his fault due to the rain.
Compensation for Slipping on a Spilled Drink in a Fast Food Restaurant : A friend told me that I can claim compensation for slipping on a spilled drink in a fast food restaurant to recover loss of earnings. Is this correct? I have not been able to go to work for six weeks due to a broken leg and I do not receive sick pay.
Compensation for Slipping on Food in a Fast Food Restaurant : I want to claim compensation for slipping on food in a fast food restaurant but the manager would not let me make a report in the accident book. Does that mean I cannot make a claim?
Shopping Centre Car Park Accident Compensation : Can I claim shopping centre car park accident compensation for a motorbike accident caused by hitting a pothole? Who do I claim against?
Compensation for Falling in a Street : I want to claim compensation for falling in a street but I do not know if I have a valid claim. How can I tell I am eligible to claim for trip on a paving stone?
I Tripped on a Street Pavement, Can I Claim Compensation? : I tripped on a street pavement, can I claim compensation?
I Tripped on a Hole in the Street, Can I Claim Compensation? : I tripped on a hole in the street, can I claim compensation? Should I use a solicitor to pursue the claim?
Claim Compensation for a Street Trip : I want to claim compensation for a street trip injury. How much compensation can I claim and what expenses can I recover when I make a street trip injury claim?
Tripped on a Pothole on the Street : I tripped on a pothole on the street and broke my ankle but I am unsure how best to go about making a claim for compensation. Can you help?
Slip on Pavement Compensation : Can I claim slip on pavement compensation for a slip and fall on private property?
Compensation for Tripping on a Manhole Cover : Is it possible to claim compensation for tripping on a manhole cover? How do I go about making a claim?
Compensation for Falling into an Open Manhole : I want to claim compensation for falling into an open manhole. There were some safety cones in the road but they were not around the manhole. While I was looking at them I fell into the manhole. Am I likely to be able to claim compensation?
Injury Compensation for Falling on a Loose Pavement : I want to make a claim for injury compensation for falling on a loose pavement. What do I need to do before I submit an application for assessment to the Injuries Board?
Compensation for Falling on Loose Gravel on a Street Pavement : Is it possible to claim compensation for falling on loose gravel on a street pavement or only for tripping over paving stones?
Compensation for Falling in a Pothole : How much compensation for falling in a pothole am I likely to receive for a broken ankle and cuts to my hands and face?
Compensation for Cutting a Finger in a Factory : How much compensation for cutting a finger in a factory will I get for almost severing my finger on a sharp edge on a machine at work? My doctor told me I may never regain the full range of movement in my finger.
Compensation for Machinery Accidents in a Factory : How is compensation for machinery accidents in a factory calculated? I want to know how much I am likely to receive for torn ligaments in my arm and for a crushing injury to my hand when I slipped and fell on a mechanical press at work.
Compensation for an Injury Due to Faulty Factory Machinery : How much compensation for an injury due to faulty factory machinery can I claim for a crushing injury to my hand? The safety guard broke and my hand was crushed fracturing two bones.
Compensation for an Injury Due to Faulty Factory Equipment : How much compensation for an injury due to faulty factory equipment can be claimed for losing my forearm in an accident? There was no safety guard on the machine and my arm was severed when I slipped and fell on the machine.
Injury Compensation for Tripping on Discarded Materials in a Factory : How much injury compensation for tripping on discarded materials in a factory can I claim for a broken leg? I tripped on wood off cuts which had been left on the floor by the night shift.
Compensation for Injury Using Poorly Maintained Factory Machinery : I would like to make a claim for compensation for an injury due to using poorly maintained factory machinery. I sustained severe lacerations to my hands after a safety guard broke. Is it possible to claim compensation for this type of accident?
Compensation for a Factory Injury due to a Manual Handling Error : I want to claim compensation for a factory injury due to a manual handling error. I had to lift an irregularly shaped heavy item at work and injured my back. Is a claim for compensation possible?
Compensation for a Work Injury due to a Mistake of Another Worker : Is it possible to claim compensation for a work injury due to mistake of another worker? My leg was broken when a pallet fell which was incorrectly stacked by a colleague. Who would be the respondent in my claim?
Compensation for Injury by Chemical Spills in a Factory : Is it possible to claim compensation for injury by chemical spills in factory for chemical burns to my arms and legs after a drum of acid was dropped from a delivery lorry? Are there any procedures I need to follow before making a claim?
Compensation for Injury by Fumes in a Factory : I want to claim compensation injury by fumes in a factory as I believe my COPD was caused by breathing in chemical fumes at work. Will I be able to make a claim for breathing fumes in a factory?
Compensation for Injury in a Factory Explosion : How long will it take for me to receive compensation for injury in a factory explosion? I have been off work for three months and desperately need to recover loss of earnings.
Compensation for a Factory Injury Due to Chemical Exposure : I have been offered compensation for a factory injury due to chemical exposure by my employer’s insurance company. My wife has told me I should take it, but the offer seems very low. What should I do?
Injured by a Falling Object in a Factory : I was injured by a falling object in a factory and have been offered compensation by my employer’s insurance company. Is it possible to get more compensation by submitting a claim through the Injuries Board?
Compensation for Lacerations in a Factory : I have been contacted by my employer’s insurance company with an offer of €5,000 as compensation for lacerations in a factory. How can I check to see if this compensation amount is fair?
Compensation for an Injury from Slipping on Grease Spilled on the Floor : My employer told me that I cannot claim compensation for an injury from slipping on grease spilled on the floor, as he is not responsible for spills caused by careless workers. Is this correct?
Compensation for a Crush Injury in a Factory : I have been offered €20,000 as compensation for a crush injury in a factory by my employer’s insurance company for breaking both legs in a forklift truck accident. Is this level of compensation reasonable?
Compensation for a Burn from Hot Equipment in a Factory : Is it possible to claim compensation for a burn from hot equipment in a factory if I was wearing safety gloves? My boss told me he had supplied gloves and had fulfilled his health and safety obligations.
Compensation for an Eye Injury in a Factory Accident : Can I claim compensation for an eye injury in a factory accident? A caustic chemical dripped in my eye from a broken pipe but my employer has said that no fault was found when a risk assessment was completed.
Compensation for an Injury by a Sharp Object in a Factory : A colleague told me I can claim compensation for an injury by a sharp object in a factory as it was my employers fault for not giving me safety gloves. Is this correct?
Compensation for a Hand Injury in a Factory Accident : Can I claim compensation for a hand injury in a factory accident if I was injured due to a faulty machine guard which failed to cut off the machine. When I lifted the guard, the machine did not cut out and my hand got trapped in the moving parts.
Compensation for Lyme Disease at Work : Is it possible to claim compensation for Lyme disease at work? I work in an abattoir and I am sure I was bitten by ticks at work.
Trigger Finger Compensation : I have been told that it can take over a year to receive trigger finger compensation. Is this correct? Is there any way that I can get compensation paid quicker than this?
Frozen Shoulder at Work Compensation : I want to claim frozen shoulder at work compensation as I developed the condition after suffering a shoulder injury at work. Is it possible to make a claim for this condition?
Chemical Injury Compensation : I want to claim chemical injury compensation for contact dermatitis which I developed at work. When is it possible to make a claim against an employer?
Work Injury at a Pharmaceutical Factory : Is it possible to claim for a work injury at a pharmaceutical factory for severe burns to my face and neck? Can I also claim for mental health issues caused by my burns?
Airport Accident Injury Compensation : Is it possible to claim airport accident injury compensation for being knocked over by an airport employee who was pushing luggage trolleys? I was hit from behind and I fell over my suitcase and fractured my collarbone.
Compensation for an Accident on Board an Airplane : I want to claim compensation for an accident on board an airplane for being hit on the head by a bottle which fell from an overhead locker. How can I prove that the accident was caused by negligence?
Pub Slip Injury Compensation : I slipped on a wet floor in a pub toilet and want to claim pub slip injury compensation for a severely sprained ankle. What can I claim as special damages?
Tenant Injury Compensation : Can I claim tenant injury compensation for carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty boiler? I was hospitalised due to breathing in the gas and think my landlord should pay me compensation.
Compensation for an Accident in a Post Office : Can I claim compensation for an accident in a post office for a trip and fall due to a poorly located display? I dislocated my shoulder and tore ligaments in my arm when I fell over the base of a display which was located in the walkway to the counter.
Compensation for Slipping on a Garage Forecourt : Is it possible to claim compensation for slipping on a garage forecourt? I slipped on oil and broke two teeth when I fell.
Elevator Injury Compensation : Can I claim elevator injury compensation for being knocked over by closing doors in an elevator? I broke my arm when I fell awkwardly when the doors closed on me as I was getting in.
Slip and Fall in a Foreign Hotel While Abroad on Vacation in Ireland : Can I claim compensation for a slip and fall in a foreign hotel while abroad on vacation in Ireland?
Compensation for an Accident in a Hotel in Ireland : Can I claim compensation for an accident in a hotel in Ireland for a slip and fall on a wet floor?
Pub Trip Injury Compensation : I told the landlord of the pub that I would be making a claim for pub trip injury compensation for tripping on a worn carpet. He told me that I cannot claim if I had been drinking alcohol. Is this correct?
Compensation for Falling in a Pub : Is it possible to claim compensation for falling in a pub? I slipped on broken glass on the floor and broke my wrist and badly cut my leg on the glass.
Statute of Limitations for Fatal Injuries : My husband died a few years ago in an accident and I know that I am entitled to make a claim for compensation. However I am unsure of what the Statute of Limitations for fatal injuries is and wondered if you could inform me.
Statute of Limitations Professional Negligence : I would like to pursue a compensation claim for an injury I got during an operation last year and would like to know how I could be affected by the Statute of Limitations for professional negligence. Could you please explain?
Statute of Limitations Minors : My child was involved in an accident at school and was injured with a fractured arm. I would like to know how the Statute of Limitations for Minors could affect his claim for personal injury compensation and how to go about making a claim.
Loss of Amenity for Personal Injuries : I am currently pursuing a personal injury compensation claim but am unsure as to what loss of amenity for personal injuries is. I have seen it mentioned on this site before but can you please explain what it is?
Examples of Contributory Negligence Cases : Could you give me some examples of contributory negligence cases? I was involved in an accident where I experienced serious injuries but I’m not sure where I stand as regards contributory negligence.
Beauty Salon Accident Compensation : I am aware that I can receive compensation if I am injured on a business premises in an accident that was not my fault but I would like to know more about beauty salon accident compensation. I suffered an injury on my last visit to my local salon, am I entitled to receive compensation?
Compensation for Beauty Treatment Gone Wrong : I suffered an injury at the hands of my stylist when I last visited my local beauty salon and was wondering about compensation for beauty treatment gone wrong. Might I be able to make a claim against the salon?
Damaged Hair Compensation : I know that I can possibly make a personal injury claim if I suffer an injury on a business premises but I wanted to know about damaged hair compensation. Is it possible to make a claim against a salon if my hair was damaged after a treatment?
Compensation for Scalp Damage from Hair Products : Can I make a compensation for scalp damage from hair products claim if I developed a painful rash on my scalp after hair dye was applied?
Compensation for allergic reaction to false nails : I recently developed a rash around my mouth that I believe may be a result of my false nails and would like some information on compensation for an allergic reaction to false nails. Can you tell me if I can make a claim against the salon where I got them done?
Compensation for Skin Burns Caused by Hair Dryer in Hair Salon : Can I claim for compensation for skin burns caused by a hair dryer in a hair salon? When I last visited my usual hair salon an unfamiliar stylist used a setting that was far too hot and I have suffered serious burns as a result.
Spa Treatment Compensation : After a massage at a hotel spa I was found to have a tear in my shoulder tendon and now I want to know about spa treatment compensation. I told the masseuse to ease the pressure but he told me it was part of the treatment. Do I have a viable claim?
Compensation for Allergic Reaction to Spa Treatment : Even though I regularly attend the same spa I recently suffered a bad rash on my arms and legs after a new skin conditioning treatment and now would like to know about compensation for an allergic reaction to a spa treatment. Do I have a viable claim?
Compensation for Hair Dye Burns : After having my hair dyed a month ago I suffered a bad burn on my scalp and wish to know about compensation for hair dye burns. It has healed slightly but the damage is still visible. Am I eligible to make a claim?
Compensation for Hair Dye Loss of Hair : Since getting my hair dyed last week I have experienced a considerable amount of hair loss and have started to wonder whether I may be eligible for compensation for hair dye loss of hair. Can I make a claim against the salon for causing my hair loss?
Compensation for Hair Loss from Hair Dye : I believe that I may be able to make a claim for compensation for hair loss from hair dye as I have suffered a substantial amount of hair loss in the past month since having my hair coloured. Is it possible to claim compensation without having official evidence even though my hair loss must be due to the hair dye?
Compensation for Allergic Reaction to Hair Dye : After having my usual hair dye applied at my local salon, I developed a nasty rash across my scalp and my friend says I can possibly make a compensation for an allergic reaction to a hair dye claim. Is this possible?
Compensation for Hair Ruined by Bleach : Am I eligible to claim for compensation for hair ruined by bleach if my new hairdresser left the bleach in for too long? My hair is now dry and brittle and I’m afraid it won’t return to its former healthy condition for years to come.
Compensation for Skin Discoloration Following Hair Dye : Can I claim for compensation for skin discolouration following hair dye? My hair line and the tops of my ears have been left the same colour as the hair dye I had applied last week and no amount of scrubbing will fade it. It has proved very embarrassing when at work – I am a receptionist and must meet and greet people every day.
Compensation for Skin Discolouration Following Beauty Treatment : Can I claim for compensation for skin discolouration following a beauty treatment since two weeks ago I had my hair coloured at my usual beauty salon and returned home with a coloured hair line and ears? I expected it to fade but it is still the same shade after all this time.
Compensation for Skin Blistering Following Beauty Treatment : Is it possible to claim compensation for skin blistering following a beauty treatment? After having my hair done a few days ago I experienced a painful sensation after the stylist applied bleach to my hair and now the skin on my head has blistered. I told the stylist it was sore but she said it was normal. I feel very embarrassed and can’t go to work.
Compensation for Burned Skin Following Beauty Treatment : Am I entitled to claim compensation for burned skin following a beauty treatment if my scalp was burned by a hairdryer operated by a trainee stylist? I have attended the same salon for years and they are aware of my sensitive skin.
Compensation for Allergic Reaction to Beauty Treatment : I suffered a painful rash when I had my hair coloured a few days ago, am I entitled to compensation for an allergic reaction to a beauty treatment? My friend asked if I had a patch test and I didn’t, does this mean something?
Facial Waxing Injury Compensation : How much can I claim for facial waxing injury compensation if I suffered with burns on my chin? I feel like I can’t go to work as I am very embarrassed to be seen in public.
Compensation for Falling on Wet Floor in Marks and Spencer : Should I claim compensation for falling on a wet floor in Marks and Spencer’s even though the supermarket have already offered me 2000 Euro? I broke my right wrist in the fall that happened three months ago and am still wearing a sling.
Compensation for Slipping on Spilled Milk in Marks and Spencers : Am I entitled to claim compensation for slipping on spilled milk in Marks and Spencers? I broke my thumb two weeks ago when I slipped and since then I have been offered a hand out of 800 Euro. Is this sufficient or should I think of pursuing legal action?
Compensation for Slipping on Grape in Marks and Spencers : I was wondering if I can claim compensation for slipping on a grape in Marks and Spencers. I broke two fingers when I slipped last month and when I returned to the supermarket they offered to pay me 5000 Euro. Is this enough or should I take legal action?
I Fell Over in a Shop, Can I Claim Compensation? : When shopping last Saturday I fell over in a shop, can I claim compensation? I damaged my shoulder quite badly and cannot drive myself to work.
Slipped on Wet Floor in Shop Compensation : I fell in a shop recently and fractured my elbow, can I claim for “slipped on a wet floor in shop compensation?”
Tripped on Loose Carpet in Shop Compensation : Can I claim for tripped on loose carpet in shop compensation if I fractured my ankle when I fell but nobody saw the accident?
Slipped on Lettuce Leaf in Supermarket Compensation : Because I fell in the vegetable section of a supermarket and sprained my wrist, can I claim for slipped on lettuce leaf in supermarket compensation?
Slipped on Milk on Floor in Supermarket : How much compensation could a person get if they slipped on milk on the floor in a supermarket? My husband slipped on milk last week and broke his hip and we need to pay for a lot of medication.
Slipped on Spilled Cooking Oil in Supermarket : When I slipped on spilled cooking oil in a supermarket I fractured my wrist. Am I entitled to claim for compensation?
Tripped on Boxes Stacked on Floor in Supermarket : How can I claim for compensation if I tripped on boxes stacked on the floor in a supermarket and broke my arm?
Compensation for Slipping on Tesco Floor : Can I claim compensation for slipping on a Tesco floor? I damaged ligaments in my knee when I slipped on a peach in the fruit and vegetable section.
Compensation for Tripping in Tesco Supermarket : Before I could start a claim for compensation for tripping in Tesco supermarket, where I broke my arm, the supermarket offered me 5000 Euro. Should I accept?
Injury Compensation for Falling in Tesco Store : Is it possible to claim injury compensation for falling in Tesco store if I slipped on a wet floor, even though it was raining outside?
Slipped on Lettuce on Floor in Tesco : Since I slipped on lettuce on the floor in Tesco and fractured my wrist, can I claim compensation because my accident happened in the store?
Compensation for Slipping on Spilt Milk on the Floor in Tesco Supermarket : How much compensation for slipping on spilt milk on the floor in Tesco supermarket can I receive if I broke my arm in the fall?
Claim compensation for tripping in Tesco car park : Can I claim compensation for tripping in Tesco car park when I collided with a trolley that had been abandoned in the middle of a footpath? I chipped a tooth as a result.
Injured Walking Into Automatic Door : Can someone claim compensation from a department store if they were injured walking into an automatic door? My sister received quite a bad head injury when this happened to her.
Claim for Being Injured by Faulty Shopping Trolley : Can I make a claim for being injured by a faulty shopping trolley? I had been using the trolley for five minutes in a well-known supermarket when one wheel fell off causing the trolley to fall over, taking me with it. I injured my back as a result.
Compensation for Slipping on Grape in Supermarket : How much compensation for slipping on a grape in a supermarket might I be entitled to? I injured my wrist when I slipped and the supermarket has offered me 3000 Euro. Is this enough money to accept?
Compensation for Slipping on Grape in Shop : Can I claim compensation for slipping on a grape in a shop if it is only a small corner shop and my injury was minor?
Compensation for Injury from Walking into Glass Door : Can I claim compensation for an injury from walking into a glass door? I had my accident last week and broke my nose and sprained my wrist when I fell.
Compensation for Being Injured by an Automatic Door : How much compensation for being injured by an automatic door should someone receive? My son’s nose was broken when he walked into an automatic door that didn’t open properly and the shop has now offered him 1500 Euro. Is this enough?
Shop Accident Injury Compensation : Can I claim shop accident injury compensation if my accident happened two months ago? I fractured my patella in an accident when I tripped over a pile of shoes in a well-known shoe shop chain.
Compensation for Falling in Shop : Can I claim compensation for falling in a shop if there were no witnesses to see my fall? I fractured my wrist when I fell over bin and am currently unable to drive my car to work.
Compensation for Tripping on Rubbish on Shop Floor : Is it possible to claim compensation for tripping on rubbish on a shop floor? My local corner shop is convenient but filthy and I cracked my patella when I tripped on a slippery ice-cream wrapper.
Injured by Incorrectly Stacked Stock in Shop : Yesterday I was injured by incorrectly stacked stock in a shop, can I claim compensation? An unstable “pyramid” of crisp containers fell on me when I brushed past it, injuring my back.
Compensation for Being Injured by Shelf Collapsing in Shop : Can my husband claim compensation for being injured by shelf collapsing in shop resulting in a bad bump to his head?
I Injured Myself in an Accident in a Shop Door, Can I Claim Compensation? : A few days ago I injured myself in an accident in a shop door, can I claim compensation?
Compensation for Tin Falling on Foot in Supermarket : Can I claim compensation for tin falling on my foot in a supermarket if it happened a month ago? I broke four toes and have been unable to work.
Tesco Car Park Accident Compensation : Can I claim Tesco car park accident compensation if my heel got caught in a drain causing me to lose balance, bringing my trolley down upon me? I injured my arm quite badly.
Compensation for Being Electrocuted at Work : Because I was electrocuted by a toaster when on my lunch break can I claim compensation for being electrocuted at work? The toaster in question belongs to my employers and is in the on-site canteen. I suffered quite serious nerve damage to my right hand.
Accident at Work Caused by Defective Equipment : If I want to claim compensation for an accident at work caused by defective equipment do I have to make it against my boss? It was another employee who broke the electronic drill which caused my hand injury.
Back Injury Caused Lifting Heavy Object at Work : I have been out of work for two months following a back injury caused by lifting a heavy object at work. Can I claim compensation against my employers?
Moped Crash Compensation : How do I know if I am entitled to receive moped crash compensation?
Scooter crash compensation : My boyfriend suffered face lacerations when he was involved in a traffic accident; can he claim for scooter crash compensation?
Van Crash Compensation : Can my wife claim van crash compensation if she was not driving the van but was a front seat passenger? The van she was in was hit from the rear and she sustained a whiplash injury.
Minibus Accident Compensation : Am I entitled to claim minibus accident compensation if I was involved in an accident in which I broke my leg? I was travelling with a group of women who were also injured in the crash.
Ambulance Accident Compensation : Is it possible to claim ambulance accident compensation for a whiplash injury even when the ambulance was on an emergency journey to the hospital?
Fire Engine Accident Compensation : Am I entitled to claim fire engine accident compensation if my car collided with a fire truck that was driving on the wrong side of the road?
Compensation Against Drunk Drivers : Is it possible to make claims for compensation against drunk drivers? My sister was seriously injured in a car crash caused by the drunk driver of the car she was a passenger in.
Spinal Injury Compensation : As our father suffered a serious injury in an accident last month we want to know if he can claim spinal injury compensation. His accident happened when his car collided with another car that was speeding.
Mercury Poisoning Compensation : I believe I was exposed to mercury over a short period time, can I claim for mercury poisoning compensation?
Broken Fibula Compensation : I was involved in a car crash recently and wondered, can I claim broken fibula compensation against the driver who caused the accident?
Broken Tibia Compensation : How much compensation will I get for broken tibia compensation?
Neck Injury Compensation : In an accident I was involved in recently I sustained a whiplash injury and wanted to know if I could file for neck injury compensation?
Foot Injury Compensation : How can I claim foot injury compensation? My injury happened in a car accident.
Thumb Injury Compensation : Is it possible for me to claim thumb injury compensation? I know it is only a small injury but it has seriously affected my life as I cannot drive to work or my children to their activities.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Compensation : In an accident at work I severely damaged my knee and I wanted to know if I could claim anterior cruciate ligament compensation. The accident happened when I was lifting heavy boxes.
Elbow Injury Compensation : Is it possible for me to claim elbow injury compensation following an accident in which I slipped on a grape in a supermarket?
Crushed Vertebrae Injury Compensation : How much compensation could I receive if I apply for a crushed vertebrae injury compensation claim?
Big Toe Injury Compensation : A huge watermelon fell onto my foot from a stock trolley when I was shopping in Tesco the other day, can I claim big toe injury compensation?
Compensation for Broken Tooth : When a van crashed into my scooter I sustained mouth injuries and now I want to know if I can claim compensation for a broken tooth.
Ear Laceration Injury Compensation : Can I claim ear laceration injury compensation if my friend’s dog caused the injury when I was playing with it?
Cartilage Injury Compensation : My son was bitten by the neighbours dangerous Rottweiler; can he claim cartilage injury compensation?
How Much Compensation for Back Injury : I would like to know how much compensation for back injury I am entitled to after a car accident.
Head Trauma Compensation : My mother was involved in a serious car crash and I want to know about what is included in head trauma compensation? She will probably need health care for the rest of her life.
Slipped Disk Compensation : I hurt my back when lifting heavy boxes at work and wanted to know if I can claim against my boss for slipped disk compensation.
Fractured Finger Compensation : I hurt my finger when I slipped on a wet patch in a supermarket and wanted to know if I can claim fractured finger compensation.
Compound Fracture Compensation : How much compound fracture compensation can I expect to get if I make a claim today?
Achilles Tendon Injury Compensation : I ruptured my Achilles tendon at work and want to claim for Achilles tendon injury compensation. However, my boss is claiming that my injury was a sports injury – I am a keen squash player. Can I make a claim against him?
Hernia Injury at Work Compensation : Is it possible to claim for hernia injury at work compensation? I am sure that my hernia was caused by repetitive lifting of heavy objects.
Sternum Injury Compensation : I injured my breastbone in a car accident and want to know if I am entitled to claim sternum injury compensation?
Tennis Elbow Injury Compensation : Can I claim tennis elbow injury compensation against my boss? I’m sure my injury was caused by overexertion at work.
Chest Injury Compensation : How can I claim chest injury compensation if the driver responsible for the car crash where I was hurt drove away before I could even see his car registration?
Compensation for Loss of Sight : How can I claim compensation for loss of sight? I was blinded by bleach when I collided with a stationary cleaning trolley in a shop.
Compensation for Chipped Tooth : When I slipped on a wet patch by the frozen food section in a supermarket I knocked my mouth against the edge of a fridge and wanted to know if I could claim compensation for a chipped tooth?
Compensation for Severed Spinal Cord : Following a serious road accident I severely injured my back but before I could even think about suing, I was offered compensation for a severed spinal cord by the insurance company representing the guy who caused the accident. It seems like a pretty low amount for my injury, but should I accept it?
Compensation for Cut Tendon on Hand : What amount of compensation for cut tendon on hand should I be entitled to? My employer’s insurance company have made me an offer but it does not seem like enough.
Compensation for Cracked Tooth : Can I claim compensation for cracked tooth even if I was partly to blame for the accident? I slipped on a grape in a shop but I was not wearing my glasses at the time.
Shinbone Injury Compensation : What evidence do I need to prove negligence to support my shinbone injury compensation claim? My shin was fractured in an accident at the factory where I work.
Shinbone Injury Compensation : What evidence do I need to prove negligence to support my shinbone injury compensation claim? My shin was fractured in an accident at the factory where I work.
Ear Injury Compensation : My left eardrum was perforated because of a sudden loud noise at work and I want to claim ear injury compensation against my employer. Is this possible?
Eyebrow Injury Compensation : Can I claim eyebrow injury compensation if I was burned during an eyebrow waxing session and I have been left with a visible scar?
Eyebrow Injury Compensation : Can I claim eyebrow injury compensation if I was burned during an eyebrow waxing session and I have been left with a visible scar?
Forehead Injury Compensation : How much forehead injury compensation can I expect for a large scar on my forehead? I had 30 stiches following a car crash for which the other driver accepted responsibility, but after consulting an online claims calculator it looks like I won’t get much.
Lip Injury Compensation : Am I entitled to claim lip injury compensation if my injury was the result of a botched plastic surgery procedure? My lip implants have caused scarring and my lips are misshapen. The clinic offered to rectify the problem but I don’t want to ever use their services again.
Chin Injury Compensation : What amount of chin injury compensation can I expect to receive for burns I sustained after a laser hair removing session at a health spa? I am very embarrassed to go out in public and feel like I can’t even attend my sister’s wedding.
Broken Rib Compensation : How can I claim for broken rib compensation? I broke my rib after falling off a broken ladder at work.
How is it determined who is at fault for read end accident? : How is it determined who is at fault for read end accident?
Can I Claim from Dublin Bus for an Accident? : Can I claim from Dublin Bus for an accident when I was knocked off my bicycle and broke my leg?
Can I Claim Compensation for an Accident on the Luas? : Can I claim compensation for an accident on the Luas? The tram braked suddenly and I fell over, chipping my front tooth.
Cartilage Injury Compensation Claims : Can cartilage injury compensation claims be made for injuries sustained in minor car accidents?
Foot Ligament Injury Compensation Claims : Is it possible to claim foot ligament injury compensation claims for injuries sustained at work?
Knee Ligament Injury Compensation Claims : How much compensation do people usually get for knee ligament injury compensation claims?
Shoulder Ligament Injury Compensation Claims : Can you explain shoulder ligament injury compensation claims? I hurt my shoulder in a car accident that wasn’t my fault.
Wrist Ligament Injury Compensation Claims : Can you explain wrist ligament injury compensation claims? My husband hurt his wrist when he slipped in a supermarket.
The O’Byrne Letter Precedent : What is the O Byrne Letter precedent? I was involved in a multi-car accident and my friend mentioned I might need to send one.
How Long Does a Compensation Claim Take : I want to claim compensation for an injury that happened at work but wondered how long does a compensation claim take? I am moving to Australia soon.
Compensation Claim for a Wrong Disc Removed in an Operation : Why will the Injuries Board Ireland decline to assess a compensation claim for a wrong disc removed in an operation?
Do You Have to go to Court for Compensation? : My husband is thinking about making a compensation claim but I wanted to know do you have to you to court for compensation?
Compensation for Slipping on Sugar Spilled in a Supermarket : What amount of compensation for slipping on sugar spilled in a supermarket might I be eligible for if I claim for the ankle injury I sustained?
Compensation for Breaking Wrist Falling in a Supermarket : Can I claim compensation for breaking wrist falling in a supermarket on a wet floor, even though outside it was raining?
Compensation Claim for Slipping on Raspberry in Sainsburys : How much compensation can I expect to receive if I make a compensation claim for slipping on raspberry in Sainsburys?
Compensation Claim for Slipping on Raspberry in Tesco : Is it possible to make a compensation claim for slipping on raspberry in Tesco if I injured my elbow?
Compensation Claim for Minor Accident at Work : Can I make a compensation claim for minor accident at work, or is it only possible to claim for more serious injuries?
Compensation Claim for Slipping on Food in Work Canteen : May I make a compensation claim for slipping on food in work canteen?
Compensation for Being Injured Operating Heavy Machinery at Work : Is it possible to claim compensation for being injured operating heavy machinery at work to cover loss of income?
Compensation for Manual Handling Injury to Office Worker : Can an employer whose usual tasks do not include lifting and pulling claim compensation for manual handling injury to office worker?
Compensation Claim for Work Injury with No Risk Assessment : Is it possible to make a compensation claim for work injury with no risk assessment against my employer?
Injury Claim for Broken Chair in Restaurant : Is it possible to make an injury claim for broken chair in restaurant if I injured my coccyx?
Compensation for Head Injury from Falling in Hospital : Is it possible to claim compensation for head injury from falling in hospital if it happened when I was a visitor?
Claim Compensation for Pedestrian Injured by Car : How do I know if I qualify to claim compensation for pedestrian injured by car?
Compensation for Child Knocked Down by Car : What is the process for claiming compensation for child knocked down by car?
Compensation for Being Hit by Car on a Pedestrian Crossing : Is it possible to claim compensation for being hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing?
Compensation Claim for Pedestrian Knocked Down at Zebra Crossing : Is it possible to make a compensation claim for pedestrian knocked down at zebra crossing?
Compensation Claim for Pedestrian Knocked Down by Car : Can I make a compensation claim for pedestrian knocked down by car?
Compensation for Fractured Pelvis at Work : Should I accept an offer of 35,000 Euro compensation for fractured pelvis at work or will I receive more if I claim against my employer?
Compensation Claims for Groin Injury at Work : Is it possible to make compensation claims for groin injury at work from carrying heavy boxes against employers?
Compensation for Broken Arm at Work : Can I claim compensation for broken arm at work when, as a nurse, a patient caused my injury?
Compensation Claim for Broken Jaw in Accident : Should I accept an offer of compensation from my employer’s insurers or make my own compensation claim for broken jaw in accident?
Claims for Manual Handling Injuries by Shop Assistants : Is it possible to make claims for manual handling injuries by shop assistants who are under the age of eighteen?
Claim for Broken Foot in Accident : Can I make a claim for broken foot in accident against my employer if the injury was sustained at work?
Injury Compensation Claim for Bruised Ribs : Can I make an injury compensation claim for bruised ribs after a fall from a broken bench at work?
Compensation for Radial Nerve Damage in Accident : Should I accept the seemingly low Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for radial nerve damage in accident I should get?
Compensation for Losing Finger in Accident : Is it possible to claim compensation for losing finger in accident when the injury was caused at work by a faulty power tool?
Compensation for Severed Finger : My boss says I cannot claim compensation for severed finger because I should have reported that the saw guard was missing – is he right?
Compensation for Cranial Fracture : Can I still claim compensation for cranial fracture if I was somewhat at fault for the car accident that caused my injury?
Compensation for Skin Laceration : Can I claim compensation for skin laceration if I was injured in an accident with a shop door?
Compensation Claim for Ear Laceration : If I was playing with a dog when I was injured, can I still make a compensation claim for ear laceration against the dog owner?
Compensation for Bruising at Work : Should I accept the Injuries Board assessment of how much compensation for bruising at work even though I think it seems too low?
Compensation for Cut Hand at Work : My employer’s insurers have offered me compensation for cut hand at work – should I accept?
Vascular Injury Compensation Claim : Can I make a vascular injury compensation claim against my employer if I was injured in an accident caused by a work-mate?
Injury Compensation for Slipping on Freshly Mopped Floor with No Warning Signs in Supermarket : Is it possible to claim injury compensation for slipping on freshly mopped floor with no warning signs in supermarket?
Compensation for Crash involving a Rental Car : I was recently driving a rental car when I was involved in an accident – who is liable for compensation for crash involving a rental car?
Accidents Caused by Road Works : I recently sustained a whiplash injury after a car rear-ended my vehicle at a makeshift traffic light, who is liable for accidents caused by road works?
Can a Tourist Claim Injury Compensation? : Can a tourist claim injury compensation? My young cousin from America was hurt in a traffic accident in Dublin and does not know if he is entitled to compensation under Irish law.
Compensation for a Pharmaceutical Plant Accident : My former employers are contesting liability for injuries I sustained in a pharmaceutical plant accident on the grounds of human error. Can they do this?
Can You Get Whiplash from Hitting Your Head? : Can you get whiplash from hitting your head? I fell from a faulty chair at work and hit my head and I now have stiffness in my neck, headaches and tenderness in my shoulders. I understand these symptoms are typical of whiplash, although I was only diagnosed with concussion.
Claim for Slipping on a Luas Tram : Is it possible to make a claim for slipping on a Luas tram? The floor of the tram was slippery and I broke my arm when I fell.
DART Injury Compensation Claim : I want to make a DART injury compensation claim for a cut to my hand that was caused by a sharp edge on a seat on the train. Will this be possible and if so, how much compensation am I likely to receive?
Compensation Claim for Surgical Complications : Is it possible for my father to make a compensation claim for surgical complications due to developing pneumonia after his lung partially collapsed during surgery?
Compensation Claim for an Item Left Inside During an Operation : Is it too late to make a compensation claim for an item left inside during an operation if the operation in which the error occurred was more than two years ago?
Compensation for a Sponge Left Inside a Patient During an Operation : Can I claim compensation for a sponge left inside a patient during an operation which was later misdiagnosed as a bowel tumour?
Claim for a Foreign Object Left in a Patient : I recently found out that a safety pin had been left in me following a C-section operation and my friend says that I can claim for a foreign object left in a patient. Is this right?
Compensation for Anaesthesia Errors during Operations : Can my father claim compensation for anaesthesia errors during operations if he was diagnosed with postoperative cognitive dysfunction three months after undergoing a general procedure?
Compensation Claim for an Anaesthetic Error that left a Patient Awake during an Operation : How much money would I get if I made a compensation claim for an anaesthetic error that left a patient awake during an operation?
Claim for a Wrong Toe Amputation : What would be the best way to make a compensation claim for a wrong toe amputation?
Claim Compensation for a Wrong Finger Amputation : Does it take a long time to claim compensation for a wrong finger amputation?
Compensation for a Wrong Hand Amputation : According to the Book of Quantum, I am likely to receive up to €142,000 in compensation for a wrong hand amputation. As I still have to have the other hand amputated to prevent a disease spreading, this does not seem like a fair settlement. Is this right?
Claim for a Wrong Arm Amputation : Why won´t the Injuries Board assess a claim for a wrong arm amputation against the HSE?
Claim for a Wrong Leg Amputation : Would it be better for my son to wait until structured payments are introduced before making a claim for a wrong leg amputation?
Compensation Claim for the Removal of the Wrong Kidney : Who is a compensation claim for the removal of the wrong kidney made against?
Claim Compensation for a Perforated Bowel during Surgery : When you claim compensation for a perforated bowel during surgery, can you include being embarrassed because you have to wear a colostomy bag?
Claim for a Surgeon Performing the Wrong Surgical Procedure on a Patient : What is involved in making a claim for a surgeon performing the wrong surgical procedure on a patient?
Compensation for the Failure to Diagnose DVT : How do you prove negligence if you want to claim compensation for the failure to diagnose DVT?
Compensation for Laser Eye Surgery Gone Wrong : Is a court appearance necessary to recover compensation for laser eye surgery gone wrong after I developed night vision problems which will need revision surgery to correct?
Statute of Limitations for Hospital Medical Negligence : How could the Statute of Limitations for hospital medical negligence affect my compensation claim for the misdiagnosis of appendicitis?
Doctor Negligence Statute of Limitations : How could the doctor negligence Statute of Limitations affect my compensation claim for the misdiagnosis of cancer?
Medical Negligence Statute of Limitations in Ireland : Is it true that the medical negligence Statute of Limitations in Ireland means my son cannot claim for the misdiagnosis of a fracture until he is eighteen?
Claim Compensation against a Hospital Consultant : How long do I have to claim compensation against a hospital consultant if my child suffered birth injuries due to my obstetrician´s negligence?
Compensation for a Patient Slipping on a Floor : Is a claim for compensation for a patient slipping on the floor due to inadequate nursing care made against the hospital via the Injuries Board, or is this scenario considered to be medical negligence?
Claim for a Hospital Patient Slipping in the Shower : Would my father be entitled to claim for a hospital patient slipping in the shower due to inadequate nursing care and, if so, would his injuries be due to medical negligence?
Compensation for a Hospital Patient with Bed Sores : How difficult is it to establish medical negligence when you want to claim compensation for a hospital patient with bed sores due to inadequate nursing care?
Claim for a Hospital Patient with Pressure Sores : Why can I not make a claim for a hospital patient with pressure sores through the Injuries Board?
Compensation for a Hospital Patient with Pressure Ulcers : How much compensation for a hospital patient with pressure ulcers am I likely to receive if I make a claim for negligent nursing care in hospital?
Injury Compensation for a Patient Falling out of Bed : Is it possible to claim injury compensation for a patient falling out of bed in a hospital due to a nurse forgetting to use guard rails?
Compensation for a Delayed Diagnosis due to a Hospital Administrative Error : Is there any difference between claiming compensation for a delayed diagnosis due to a hospital administrative error and because a doctor made a mistake?
Compensation for Medical Procedure Errors : How long does it take to claim compensation for medical procedure errors? The Injuries Board web site says seven months, but I think my case is more complicated than most.
Compensation for being given the Wrong Medicine by a Nurse : Is it right that in order to claim compensation for being given the wrong medicine by a nurse I have to prove they were negligent? Isn´t it obvious that they made a mistake?
Allergic Reaction to a Prescribed Medicine : I suffered an allergic reaction to a prescribed medicine and want to know if it is possible to claim injury compensation?
Nipped Bladder in Surgery : Is it worth claiming compensation for a nipped bladder in surgery if I was only required to wear a catheter for two weeks?
Pierced Bladder during Surgery : Am I still in time to make a claim for compensation for a pierced bladder during surgery that occurred during a hysterectomy last year?
Compensation for a Tooth Implant that went Wrong : My dentist says that I will be ineligible to claim compensation for a tooth implant that went wrong because the implant was fitted more than two years ago. Is he right?
Compensation for the Failure to Diagnose a Broken Bone : Do you still have to prove negligence when claiming compensation for the failure to diagnose a broken bone even though it is obvious that an error has happened?
Claim for Gynaecologist Negligence : Is it possible to claim for gynaecologist negligence if a specialist misread the results of a colposcopy and overlooked the early signs of cervical cancer?
Compensation for C Section Injuries : How do you claim compensation for C Section injuries which needed a second surgical procedure to repair a damaged bladder?
Legal Claim for Cerebral Palsy : How do you start a legal claim for cerebral palsy injuries due to medical negligence?
Cerebral Palsy Compensation Settlement : Is it better for my child that I accept a cerebral palsy compensation settlement now or wait until a structured payment system is in place?
Award for Cerebral Palsy for Oxygen Deprivation : What is a typical compensation award for cerebral palsy from oxygen deprivation?
Compensation for Permanent Brain Damage : If my son has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, how do I know how much compensation for permanent brain damage at birth to claim for?
Compensation for Hysterectomy Complications : If my bowel was pierced during surgery, is it possible to claim compensation for hysterectomy complications and, if so, against who – the doctor or the hospital?
Compensation for a Miscarriage due to Medical Negligence : How do you establish liability when you want to claim compensation for a miscarriage due to medical negligence?
Compensation for a Neonatal Death : When is it possible to claim compensation for a neonatal death?
Childbirth Medical Negligence : If both my baby and myself were injured due to childbirth medical negligence, do I make one compensation claim for negligence during childbirth or two?
Compensation for a Still Birth Death : Is it possible that my wife and I would be able to claim compensation for a still birth death to account for the terrible grief we have recently been through?
Compensation for the Loss of a Tooth due to a Dentist Error : Would it be possible to claim compensation for the loss of a tooth due to a dentist error if my dentist missed an infection developing in my gum which meant I later had to have a tooth extracted?
Dentist Failed to Identify a Tooth Infection : If I wanted to make a compensation claim because my dentist failed to identify a tooth infection, how would I account for it on the application for assessment to the Injuries Board?
Nerve Damage by a Dentist : Can I claim compensation for nerve damage by a dentist who hit a nerve bundle when she was giving me an injection?
Orthodontic Surgeon Negligence : Will I have to go to court to resolve a claim for orthodontic surgeon negligence?
Dentist Error with Anaesthetic : Will I be able to claim compensation for a dentist error with anaesthetic if I developed hearing problems after dental surgery?
How Long Does it Take to Recover from a Whiplash Injury? : How long does it take to recover from a whiplash injury? I recently suffered whiplash in a road traffic accident, and although I have received treatment, my injury is still troubling me six weeks later. I am in the early stages of initiating a claim for compensation against the driver responsible for my injury, however my condition does not seem to be improving and I am worried that this may adversely affect my claim for compensation.
Whiplash from a Motorbike Crash : I recently suffered whiplash from a motorbike crash and am eager to claim for compensation, however as I was speeding at the time, I feel I may be partially to blame for the accident.
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